Counselor- Developmental Peds

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Serves as a professional-level member of a multidisciplinary clinical team, providing psychological, educational, assessment, and consultation services to children, adolescents, and their families. Conducts comprehensive assessments using standardized instruments and appropriate clinical methods, then scores, analyzes, and interprets the results alongside information from families, schools, clinical providers, and other sources. Uses findings to develop individualized recommendations, interventions, accommodations, and strategies, and provides consultation to families, educators, school districts, and other professionals. The role collaborates with psychologists, developmental pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, clinicians, educators, and other professionals in multidisciplinary evaluations and case consultations. It develops and conducts trainings, workshops, support groups, and educational activities for families, professionals, school personnel, and community partners, and may provide internal training and professional consultation to Division staff. Services may be delivered at regional satellite clinics and other approved community sites, requiring travel within the program’s designated service area. The position maintains accurate and timely clinical, assessment, and program documentation and participates in meetings, quality-improvement activities, and other program initiatives. It requires professional and culturally responsive practice and support for the mission, goals, and objectives of the Division and its programs. This is a time-limited position, with duration dependent on circumstances such as funding. A background check and health assessment are required.

Requirements

Active School Psychologist certificate.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to general education and Exceptional Student Education Services and eligibility requirements.
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
Knowledge of test administration and interpretation.
Knowledge of behavioral assessment procedures.
Knowledge of general child development.
Experience working with children who exhibit learning, behavior, and emotional difficulties.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience as a certified School Psychologist.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive cognitive, academic, developmental, behavioral, social-emotional, and related assessments of children and adolescents using standardized instruments and appropriate assessment techniques.
Score, analyze, and interpret assessment data, integrating findings from families, schools, clinical providers, and other relevant sources.
Prepare and maintain assessment records and other documentation in accordance with professional, University, program, and grant requirements.
Use assessment findings and data-based decision-making to develop individualized recommendations, interventions, accommodations, and strategies based on each child’s abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to families, educators, school districts, and other professionals regarding educational, behavioral, developmental, and learning needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and case consultations and collaborate with relevant clinical, educational, and developmental professionals.
Develop and conduct trainings, workshops, support groups, and educational activities for families, professionals, school personnel, and community partners.
Participate in community events and provide internal training and professional consultation to Division staff in areas related to school psychology, assessment, intervention, and educational supports.
Provide services at regional satellite clinics and other approved community-based sites as needed, traveling within the designated service area.
Participate in meetings, quality-improvement activities, and other program initiatives.
Demonstrate professional and culturally responsive practices and support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Division and its programs.